Got warranty?

Nice one!

I wonder what the chances are that we'll ever see such an announcement from our beloved UK importer DCR? Ooooh, was that a pig I just saw flying past the window

Well done though chaps, bloody good move.

Simon

Not trying to rain on your parade, but the warranty is through a third party company and does require the dealer to pay to activate it. Thus, if the dealer does not pay their portion, there is no warranty after 31 days. So buyer beware and be smart. Make sure you get documentation stating that your extended warranty has been paid in full by the dealer.

Other than that loophole where the dealer can choose to not buy the extended warranty, this is a good move.

Dealers are required to preregister old stock as well, so if you buy a 2005 off the floor today, make sure it was preregistered for the warranty and the dealer pays to activate the warranty.

When in doubt, have the dealer call BMG with the VIN before the sale. After the sale, the warranty cannot be added to the bike.

My how time fly's..... Is it April 1st already??

Information has been sent to dealers.

Just to clarify, any inventory that is on dealer floor prior to Jan. 1 is not covered, however, can be purchased.

All new orders for 2004 units includes warranty. Dealer does not have a choice.

Hope this helps prove our faith in the bike, and in the future of Husaberg here in NA.

Simon said:

Nice one!

I wonder what the chances are that we'll ever see such an announcement from our beloved UK importer DCR? Ooooh, was that a pig I just saw flying past the window

Simon

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my 550 came to me at 3 months old ,so second hand, and when i phoned DCR for a kick start shaft a gasket and a new kick start they wanted the frame no, wich i gave them and to my suprise i was told thats still covered under the 1 year warranty sir .
not only did i get me parts for nuffink i got called SIR.
SO THERE MAY BE LIGHT
cookeye
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Hi Jedi,
A one year warranty on a fe-fs,and 90 days on a fc, is quite an achievement.I would like to congratulate the BMG team for their effort in the matter,outstanding.It definitely shows the value in the Husaberg brand and will contribute to increased consumer confidence ...nsman

Who Wah

cookeye said:

covered under the 1 year warranty sir .

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Wow, you lucky man, sir :wink:

Is that the one year warranty that covers the specific bike, the one that covers only the kick start shaft because there were lots of failures, or the one that was valid because the sun was shining?

And have any of the other UK dealer got the ability to offer that?

Sorry to be cynical about this but history and practice over here tell a very different story..........

Simon

Jedi said:

Information has been sent to dealers.

Just to clarify, any inventory that is on dealer floor prior to Jan. 1 is not covered, however, can be purchased.

All new orders for 2004 units includes warranty. Dealer does not have a choice.

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But no extended warranty on the 2005 models (as I stated in my earlier post); until the 2004 stock is depleted.

The dealer does have 'a choice' on the 2005 models.

It is a separate line item on their parts list that must be paid to activate the extended warranty.

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cookeye said:

covered under the 1 year warranty sir .

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Wow, you lucky man, sir :wink:

Is that the one year warranty that covers the specific bike, the one that covers only the kick start shaft because there were lots of failures, or the one that was valid because the sun was shining?

And have any of the other UK dealer got the ability to offer that?

Sorry to be cynical about this but history and practice over here tell a very different story..........

Simon

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It is entirely up to the distributors discretion. They can offer any warranty they choose.

Offers subject to change....

Your mileage may vary....

Results not typical....

Subject to terms and conditions, see your local dealer for info....
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Let me clarify.

I am not trying to derail this warranty issue.

BUT, the terms were intentionally left vague with the intent of driving new sales.

The offer is only on the 2004 models shipped from BMG after Jan 1, 2005.

The press release doesn't state that. Existing stock in the showroom, that new bike that you are looking at today, is NOT coverred unless the dealer pays for the warranty.

The new 2005 bikes also are NOT coverred even if shipped after Jan 1, 2005. The 2005 bikes will get the warranty if the dealer pays for the warranty as a separate item. The warranty must be purchased and the VIN recorded with BMG before you ride your new 'berg home.

After the 2004 models are sold, then BMG may make the extended warranty standard issue on the 2005 models, but at the meeting, it was planned to make it optional; subject to the dealer's decision and participation (read that as 'pay for it').

Depending on the feedback from the consumers, BMG may change their position and they may make the extended warranty standard; as opposed to optional as it is currently designed.

Splat

There have been some changes in the program since the meeting which you attended.

Please call your local dealer for details.

jedi

Simon
I do live in suffolk :lol: sunshine capitol of england :lol: and i am a nice guy.
cookeye
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cookeye said:

Simon
I do live in suffolk :lol: sunshine capitol of england :lol: and i am a nice guy.
cookeye
:wink:

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I think I'll have to move and change my disposition - looks like it gets results

Cheers,
Simon

I got my 04 650 crank end float mod done under warranty before I even picked up the bike off DCR...3 weeks old the clutch master cylinder blew its seals at a race meet(luckily last race) next day....new master cylinder, not just seal kit, And I got to keep my old one.
Yes I live 2 miles away but if you notice my bike is a race bike and known as being such.
Make your own minds up

This is a bit of a revelation :shock: Australia has had 12 month warranties on registrable Husabergs for at least 2 years to my knowledge quite probably much longer. I just assumed everyone did... Congrats on the warranty deal though guys, hope it helps to open people's eyes to the brand 8)

We had Aussie "warranty envy" for the longest time.

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Splat,
It matters not if the dealer has to pay a premium ,the important issue is that there is a 12 month warranty on a new fe/fs off road machine,no one has a better warranty option than that.If your new o4 or 05 has a warranty problem when its 10 months old and someone else pays the bill that has got to be a good deal.
Every manufacturer/distributor uses a type of insurance program to cover unforseen warranty problems that may be out of there control,its all third party, thats how it works.To use it as a sales tool is also normal ,remember chryslers 7 year warranty ,it worked great and brought that corp .back from the dead.
BMG has done an outstanding job in this area...nsman

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It matters not if the dealer has to pay a premium ,....

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My only point is that it does matter when the dealer can choose to not buy the warranty. The consumer is led to believe that all new bikes have the 1 year warranty. They do not. The 2004 models shipped after Jan 1, 2005, have the warranty packed in the dealer cost. The 2005 bikes do not have the warranty packed in the cost and the dealer can opt to not purchase the warranty. The old stock on the dealer floor, also does not automatically have the warranty included either.

The consumer can buy a bike thinking that he has a year warranty, but he may/does not. Unfortunately nsman, not all dealers are as honest as you. Some dealers will try to save the cost of the warranty and sell the bikes without saying anything. Or they may tell customers that it is only available on the 2006 models, again misleading the buyer in order to save the cost of the warranty.

The consumer is at a great disadvantage because the details were and are still vague. Even in Jedi's reply, he never addressed the issue of warranty coverage on the 2005 models (which, if you read my first post is my point). I never said the 2004 models weren't coverred. I said to make sure that your new bike is coverred BEFORE taking delivery. EVERYTHING that I said in that post was/is correct. Jedi tried to "remuddy the water" on the issue.

The 2004 models that are shipped to the dealer after Jan 1,2005 do have the warranty included. Old dealer stock does not. The 2005 also do not. BUT, the dealer can add the warranty at additional cost to the dealer. The ads were intentional left vague so that the consumer would presume all bikes are included and coverred automatically in the new program.

Bottom line is, before taking delivery, make sure your new bike is coverred. Get it in writing.